en-us http://www.kidstodayonline.com/ Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.kidstodayonline.com/info/CA6447009.html) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:43:26 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701703.html?rssid=322 The textiles business has been dealt a tough hand throughout this economic downturn, but vendors are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as they fight to keep their companies competitive with on-trend products and an overall emphasis on value. The youth side of the textiles business seems to have fared better than the adult side, which is reason for optimism, but retail models, customers ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701707.html?rssid=322 Most of the youth collections debuting at the High Point Market have a more grown-up look, aided by both style and finish choices. Whether it’s a bunk or twin bed, the trend continues for furniture that can grow with a child. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701708.html?rssid=322 Lea and Nickelodeon have teamed up to launch Nickelodeon My Room, an extensive collection of youth bedroom furniture debuting at the High Point Market this month. According to a press release from the company, the collection is “inspired by Nickelodeon’s legacy of creativity, originality and imagination,” and focuses on “aspects of creative play, modular functionality an... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701709.html?rssid=322 Coinciding with the launch of its Furniture and TV Tip-Over Education Campaign, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is starting a new a social media initiative. CPSC now has an “OnSafety” blog and a presence on social media sites YouTube, Twitter and Flickr. “Through social media, CPSC can directly reach millions of the moms, dads and others who need our safety informatio... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701710.html?rssid=322 NEW YORK– The charity Kids in Distressed Situations secured nearly $330k worth of juvenile product at this year’s ABC Kids Expo, with more than 100 exhibitors donating show inventory at the end of the event. The non-profit also received a $150k grant from All Baby & Child, which organizes the show. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701711.html?rssid=322 Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. has changed its corporate name to Kid Brands, Inc., which reflects the company’s transformation and growth strategies focused on the infant and juvenile products industry globally. “Our decision to pursue a new corporate identity as Kid Brands, Inc. is the culmination of our company’s transformation toward focusing purely on the attractive infant ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701712.html?rssid=322 Ken Sears, vice president of sales at Chicco, suffered a heart attack and died during the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas last month. He was 56. Sears was with two of his three children at the time of his death, and was surrounded by people from his company and the industry, “all of whom loved and appreciated him,” the company told Kids Today. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701713.html?rssid=322 As the weather turns cooler and the holiday season approaches, the plush toy business is about to heat up. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701714.html?rssid=322 Want to know how your store is doing in comparison to other stores? This report aims to give specialty retailers a glimpse into what's going on in the juvenile industry regarding merchandising, as well as insight on how retailers are using creative tactics to improve their bottom line. Most juvenile specialty retailers carry products for the infant to 2-year-old age group. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6701715.html?rssid=322 There have been several recent developments regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 as well as several updates at the state level that affect the juvenile products industry on the regulatory front. Below is a summary of recent developments. CPSIA Section 104(b) walkers and bath seats – comments due In August, CPSC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing a ru... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695861.html?rssid=322 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695862.html?rssid=322 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695863.html?rssid=322 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695866.html?rssid=322 The ABC Kids Expo promises a wealth of new products and innovations. Following is a look at some of the new products debuting at the show, organized by product category. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695867.html?rssid=322 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695868.html?rssid=322 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695870.html?rssid=322 The nation's economic recession is causing consumers to rethink spending habits and decide what is most important. This is especially true for moms who often bear responsibility for household spending and want to stretch their family dollars. According to recent figures from the Bureau of the Census, there's an estimated 82. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695872.html?rssid=322 Stanley Furniture Company announced last month that its board of directors has elected Glenn Prillaman president and chief operating officer. He most recently served as executive vice president — marketing and sales and as one of the three members of the office of the president since September 2008. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695873.html?rssid=322 Baby's Dream Furniture has reinvented the concept of convertibility, with the introduction of the Cube — the first crib to not only become a toddler bed, but two full-size platform beds as well. The modern and sleek collection offers a clean and straight appearance, with a geometric design twist. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6695874.html?rssid=322 Las Vegas— The ABC Kids Expo has announced its lineup of speakers, who will be in the Naturally Kids area each day of the show this month. Ryan Fernandez, sponsored by Boon, will speak on The Truth about Quality and Safety of Products from China, on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Dr. Marilyn Black, sponsored by Naturepedic, will speak on Protecting Children from Toxic Threats, on Monday, Sept. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT